Cell-Phone TV?

American Voices

January 12, 2007 | ISSUE 43•02

Verizon Wireless announced that it will soon offer TV service over its cell-phone network. What do you think?

This service should go great with my new 52-inch phone.

Karen Gander
Temp
Sure, it sounds good until you realize the contract locks you into watching The King Of Queens for two years.

Liam Daniels
Systems Analyst
Big deal. Get back to me when I can watch TV on my cat.

Lyor Goldberg
Fork-Lift Operator

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